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2 010 A N N U A L R E P O R T
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In 2010, RMI and the SBA 504 Loan Program played an important role in helping borrowers and lenders “SAY YES” to economic development and job creation.
Our value to clients and partners was acknowledged when RMI was named the Top SBA Lender in the greater Kansas City area by Ingram’s business magazine. We thank our lending partners and our friends at the Small Business Administration for helping us earn this distinction.
RMI’s solid performance in 2010 was enhanced by important changes to the 504 Loan Program. These changes included:
• Increasing loan limits to $5 million, or $5.5 million for manufacturing and certain energy projects.
• Increasing the maximum net worth of an eligible business to $15 million and net income to $5 million to accommodate the larger loan limit.
• Providing a two-year window for 100 percent project refinancing to help successful but struggling businesses lower their debt service and preserve capital for job growth within their companies.
Although these changes provide RMI with more operating flexibility and better tools to serve clients and lending partners, our success is built on the accomplishments of our clients.
In this report, eight of our clients describe how the 504 Loan Program offered them the opportunity to start or grow their businesses. We hope you’ll find each story of success inspiring.
The 504 Loan Program is a remarkable tool for small business. We hope you’ll agree and look into ways RMI might help you or one of your clients “SAY YES” to business success.
Sincerely,
Ken Lueckenotte
Letter from the ChiefExecutiveOfficer
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The 504 Loan Program
targets independently owned
companies, which make up the
most dynamic sector of the
economy and create the most
jobs. In addition, the 504 Loan
Program focuses on financing
exclusively owner-occupied
commercial real estate for
small businesses.
Unique Market Niche
A Small Business Window To Wall Street
CDCs (Certified Development
Companies), like RMI, fund all
504 Loans through monthly
pools, giving the 504 Loan
Program the economies of scale
to access public capital markets.
Combined with the SBA
guaranty, the 504 Loan Program
enables small businesses to
access capital at the lowest
possible cost, so they can
preserve capital, grow faster
and create more jobs.
What RMI Does
RMI plays several key roles
in the 504 Loan process.
We provide a local source of
marketing and expertise on
the 504 Loan Program. RMI is
the hub of each project, typically
preparing all paperwork,
coordinating the activities of
all project participants, and
structuring each project to
balance the interests of both
the business and the SBA.
Advantage of Two Mortgages
The 504 Loan Program is
structured so that every project
involves a first mortgage from
a bank (usually 50 percent),
a second mortgage 504 Loan
(usually 40 percent), and a
minimum 10 percent down
payment from the business.
With the 504 Loan Program,
every project benefits from
the focused expertise of both
RMI and the bank.
RMI and 504 Facts
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Maximizing Private Capital
with 504 Loans
Each 504 Loan project includes a conventional first mortgage of 50 percent. Because of this, our 504 activity has leveraged a total of more than $95 million in capital investment in 2010.
504 Financing Approved
In the last six years, RMI has provided more than 350 businesses with the financing to help them reach their business goals. LO
ANS
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RMI 2010 Accomplishments
Building Communities with 504RMI assists a diverse group of businesses and projects. We serve as a financial resource to help improve communities and make them stronger.
Jobs Created and RetainedProviding 504 financing opportunities to our clients has resulted in the creation and retention of more than 15,000 new jobs in our service area since our inception.
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RMI 2010 Accomplishments
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Greg Rollins worked in his family’s auto repair shop as he was growing up, and then left the business to pursue a career in sales. But after eight years, Rollins realized just how much he missed helping people
SAY YES to Opening Your Own Doorswith their cars. That’s when he and his wife Cindy decided to open their own repair shop in Jefferson City, Mo.
Gregg Bexten at Hawthorn Bank helped Rollins develop a business plan, and introduced him to RMI.
“When Gregg explained the 504 financing, I realized I could afford to open the kind of business I wanted,” he remembers. “With RMI, I knew exactly what my payments would be for 20 years. That took a huge weight off our shoulders.”
In 2004, Rollins Automotive opened with eight vehicle bays, office space and a customer waiting area. The place is full of conversation and coffee, with old friends stopping in to say hello. “When we started this business, we wanted a repair shop that we would be proud of.
We wanted people to know that they would be taken care of here,” Rollins says.
Five years later, with business booming, Rollins was out of space and returned to RMI to finance a building addition. Construction was completed in October 2010 and increased the number of repair bays to.12.
“Working with RMI has allowed us to focus on our business. We worry about taking care of our customers, and we worry about doing our job right, but we don’t worry about financing. RMI took care of that.”
Pictured: Greg and Cindy Rollins and crew
“Working with RMI has allowed us to focus on our business.” —Greg Rollins
J E F F E R S O N C I T Y, M I S S O U R I
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Mike Shannon’s Steaks & Seafood has been a staple of fine dining in St. Louis for 25 years. Nationally recognized for its outstanding wine selection, the restaurant has been voted “Best Steakhouse” in St. Louis multiple times.
Pat Shannon-VanMatre—daughter of former St. Louis Cardinals baseball player and broadcast announcer Mike Shannon— co-owns the restaurant with her father and manages the business.
In 2006, the restaurant moved into the historic Mark Twain Bank building on Market Street. Just blocks from Busch Stadium, the location was completely renovated, and features terrazzo floors inlaid with brass, a granite fireplace,
panoramic views, and a floor-to-ceiling display of autographed baseballs. The former bank vault is used to display wine.
“We love this historic building,” says Shannon-VanMatre. So when the opportunity to purchase it arose, she jumped.
“A friend in the banking industry suggested we look into the 504 program,” she says. Working with RMI and Great Southern Bank, the building purchase was finalized in December 2009.
“RMI was with us every step of the way,” she recalls. “Mindy at RMI walked us through the process and worked closely with our banker to make this loan happen.” For Shannon-VanMatre, the 20-year fixed rate was the biggest benefit.
“We could have gone with conventional financing, but we never would have found these rates and terms,” she says.
“Being able to purchase this building keeps our roots firmly based in downtown St. Louis for generations to come.”
Pictured: Pat Shannon-VanMatre
S T. LO U I S , M I S S O U R I
SAY YES to Owning A Piece Of History
“Being able to purchase this building keeps our roots firmly based in downtown St. Louis for generations to come.” —Pat Shannon-VanMatre
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In 2009, Steve Boswell was operating his three, full-service automotive shops when he had a business epiphany: maybe owning his store locations would be better than leasing.
With an opportunity to buy one of the buildings, Boswell turned to Ted Hamilton from Springfield First Community Bank for advice. “Ted
SAY YES to Being Your Own Landlord
S P R I N G F I E L D, M I S S O U R I
believed in me from the beginning, and introduced me to RMI,” says Boswell. “Together, we figured out how I could purchase the building. All I had to do was come up with 10 percent down. That made it totally possible for me.”
JBC Tire & Service Centers’ two locations in Springfield, Mo., and one in Nixa, Mo., are now all owned by Boswell. He worked with RMI on each purchase. “Annette from RMI was great,” he remembers. “She came down and went through all the paperwork with me. They really know their stuff.”
Boswell’s monthly payments on the buildings are less than what he was paying to lease, and he’s confident
that becoming his own landlord has made JBC Tire & Service Centers more financially secure.
“Owning my buildings has increased my cash flow, which I can then put back into the business,” Boswell explains. “It allows me to keep employees on the payroll, buy new equipment, and save some cash to fall back on.”
For Boswell, the future looks bright. “It’s an unbelievable deal to lock in at such a low interest rate for 20 years. It’s 2010 and I own all my buildings. As a business owner, that’s a great place to be.”
Pictured: Steve Boswell
“All I had to do was come up with 10 percent down. That made it totally possible for me.” —Steve Boswell
Mike Patel has the hotel business in his blood. His family has been in the industry for three decades, and after working in hotels for several years himself, Patel knew he had the knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to build and manage a hotel of his own.
Opportunity came knocking in 2005, when Patel saw the need for a hotel in Grandview, Mo., a community south of Kansas City. He approached the city to find land and start the permit process, and began the search for financing.
“When I started doing research, I realized the value of the SBA backing a portion of the loan,” Patel remembers. “For someone who’s just starting out, it makes sense to take advantage of a 20-year loan and the low rate that comes with it.”
Patel worked with Commerce Bank in Kansas City and RMI. “A friend referred me to Herb at RMI,” he recalls. “Herb had worked on hotel loans before, so he knew exactly what we needed.”
In 2008, Patel opened the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Grandview with 72 rooms, a business center, and an indoor pool and spa. The hotel employs 23 people and has been a welcome addition to the community. “Our success has brought a vibrant, new hotel to this area. Community support has been very enthusiastic,” he says.
Patel’s second Holiday Inn Express & Suites will be near Kansas City International Airport. Construction is set to begin in February 2011.
Patel is quick to credit RMI. “We couldn’t have done this without the 504 financing,” he says. “Working with RMI has put us on the map and set us up for growth.”
Pictured: Mike Patel
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G R A N D V I E W, M I S S O U R I
SAY YES to Economic Development
“For someone who’s just starting out, it makes sense to take advantage of a 20-year loan and the low rate that comes with it.” —Mike Patel
Although she has lived in San Antonio, Texas, for 40 years, Rosemary Flores has a soft spot for southwestern Kansas. With family ties to the area, when she began thinking of a second career to add to her existing court reporting business, she started there.
In 2002, she opened an Aaron’s Sales & Lease franchise in Junction City, Kan., offering a variety of name brand appliances, electronics, and furniture.
“I had family that lived in southwest Kansas in the 70’s, so I was familiar with the camaraderie there,” Flores notes. That’s something you don’t find in bigger cities.”
SAY YES to Investing In Rural Communities
D O D G E C I T Y, K A N S A S
In 2008, Flores decided to build another Aaron’s store, this time in Dodge City, Kan. She turned to Commerce Bank and RMI for financing. “Herb at RMI has been a godsend. He speaks the same language as my accountant, and helped us through all the forms.”
Flores has built two additional stores with financing from RMI and is continuing to expand into Oklahoma. “The 504 financing has allowed me to grow at a much faster pace,” she says. “Thanks to RMI, business is thriving.”
Although her growth is impressive, Flores is most proud of providing jobs in rural areas with limited opportunities. “We employ 50 loyal and hardworking employees whose commitment drives our success,” she says.
“That success lets us give back to the communities we serve. We’ve given backpacks to elementary schools, soccer uniforms to kids, and cameras to police departments.”
Pictured: Rosemary Flores
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“The 504 financing has allowed me to grow at a much faster pace. Thanks to RMI, business is thriving.” —Rosemary Flores
Jeff Messenger has always enjoyed helping people. So when he decided to construct a new patient-friendly building, an SBA loan from RMI was the perfect fit.
Ozark Prosthetics & Orthotics provides artificial limbs, braces, shoes and inserts. The company makes most products in-house, and helps with patient assessments, fittings and adjustments. “A lot of this business is mental,” Messenger says. “Our patients have been through a lot and they have many questions. We try to answer those questions and set their mind at ease.”
In 2008, Messenger began construction on a new facility in Springfield, Mo. “We researched and
designed this building to be totally patient-oriented,” he says. “People spend a lot of time here, so we wanted to make our building as warm and welcoming as possible.”
To finance his project, Messenger worked with Ilene Glenn at Bank of Bolivar and RMI. “Today, banks like a lot of security, and that’s what the SBA brings,” Messenger remarks.
“RMI took us through the paperwork,
followed up to make sure that everything was in order, and worked closely with our banker.”
Messenger’s state-of-the-art building opened in November 2009, and combines the front offices with the company’s lab. “Now our board-certified practitioners can work directly with our technicians,” Messenger points out. “If we need to adjust a patient’s product, we can walk right back to the lab and get it done on the spot.”
“Our business is taking care of people and thanks to RMI and our new building, we can do that even better.”
Pictured: Wanda and Jeff Messenger
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S P R I N G F I E L D, M I S S O U R I
SAY YES to Taking Care Of Patients
“Our business is taking care of people. Thanks to RMI and our new building, we can do that even better.” —Jeff Messenger
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In Goddard, Kan., new homes are going up and schools are being built. It’s a growing community, and home to a brand new office for West Wichita Family Optometrists.
For years, this family-oriented practice, owned by a group of five optometrists, has provided eye care from a small office just west of Wichita. But as the community
G O D D A R D, K A N S A S
continued to grow, so did the need for a new, larger space.
“Our vision has always been to provide great care,” says Dr. Charles Kissling, one of the group’s partners.
“Our satellite office in Goddard was small and out-of-date. We knew we could better serve the community with a bigger building.” Kissling and his partners spent two years designing the perfect space. Then they looked for financing.
“Jeff Rich at Garden Plain State Bank told us about RMI,” recounts Kissling.
“All we had to do was provide the information. RMI worked with our bank, arranged the 504 financing, and took it from there.”
To Kissling, the benefits are clear. “The fixed-rate loan was a huge advantage,” he says. “Traditional
loan costs would have meant downsizing the building. For us, SBA 504 financing made sense.”
West Wichita Family Optometrists’ new office opened in May 2010 and features four exam rooms, office space, a large dispensary and storage.
“We now have room to see more patients, display more eyeglass frames, and stock more contact lenses,” Kissling says. “This new space makes us much more visible to the community. It’s really going to let us grow.”
Pictured (clockwise from left): Dr. Jim Herndon, Dr. Steve Schwartz, Dr. Mark Simon, Dr. Chuck Kissling, and Dr. Emily Becker. Not pictured: Dr. Eric Lamp.
“This new space makes us much more visible to the community. It’s really going to let us grow.” —Dr. Charles Kissling
SAY YES to Increasing Your Visibility
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When Cord Polen tasted Andy’s Frozen Custard for the first time, he knew he was hooked. It was the best frozen treat he’d ever tasted.
So in 2004, when Polen heard that Andy’s was expanding, he jumped at the chance to be a part of it. He met with the company and convinced them that Cape Girardeau was a great location for a frozen custard store.
As a longtime banker, Polen was familiar with the benefits of SBA loans. Once the decision was made to move forward, he knew just where to turn to finance the land purchase and construction.
“I had worked on several projects with RMI over the years, so I knew the process would go smoothly,” he recalls.
In 2005, Polen and his two partners opened their store, becoming one of the very first Andy’s Frozen Custard franchisees. “RMI and 504 financing allowed me to become an entrepreneur,” he says. “With a 10-percent down payment and a 20-year fixed rate, it really is a win-win situation.”
Today, Andy’s Frozen Custard in Cape Girardeau has about 20 part- time employees and enjoys a loyal following of regular customers. Although Polen is still a successful banker, he has a great time being a business owner.
“Quite frankly, folks would rather talk to me about frozen custard,” he says with a laugh. “People always want to know if there’s a secret ingredient that makes this stuff so good. We have a fantastic product that keeps our customers coming back.”
Pictured: Cord Polen
C A P E G I R A R D E A U, M I S S O U R I
SAY YES to Owning A Business
“RMI and 504 financing allowed me to become an entrepreneur.” —Cord Polen
Arvest Bank
BancorpSouth
Bank of Blue Valley
Bank of Bolivar
Bank of the Prairie
Bank of Weston
Bloomfield State Bank
Commerce Bank
Community Bank and Trust
Community National Bank
Equity Bank, n.a.
Fidelity Bank
Fifth Third Bank
First Bank of Missouri
First Midwest Bank
First State Bank
FSC Financial
Garden Plain State Bank
Guaranty Bank
Hawthorn Bank
Heartland Bank
Ironstone Bank
Jefferson Bank of Missouri
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Legacy Bank
Legends Bank
Liberty Bank
Metcalf Bank
National City Bank
Oakstar Bank
Palmyra State Bank
People’s Bank of the Ozarks
RelianzBank
Rose Hill Bank
Southern Missouri Bank
Springfield First Community Bank
The Bank of Missouri
Union Bank
University National Bank
UMB Bank
West Plains Bank & Trust
In 2010, RMI was proud to work with these outstanding lending institutions. We sincerely thank each of our lending partners and look forward to working together to help more businesses SAY YES to success.
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RMILending Partners
AARON’S SALES & LEASEDodge City, Kansas
Rosemary Flores partnered with Craig Wheeler at Commerce Bank
MIKE SHANNON’S STEAKS & SEAFOODSt. Louis, Missouri
Pat Shannon-VanMatre partnered with Dave Reinking at Great Southern Bank of St. Louis
ROLLINS AUTOMOTIVEJefferson City, Missouri
Greg Rollins partnered with Gregg Bexten at Hawthorn Bank
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITESGrandview, Missouri
Mike Patel partnered with Diane Wier at Commerce Bank of Kansas City
WEST WICHITA FAMILY OPTOMETRISTSGoddard, Kansas
Dr. Charles Kissling’s group partnered with Jeff Rich at Garden Plain State Bank
JBC TIRE & SERVICE CENTERSSpringfield, Missouri
Steve Boswell partnered with Ted Hamilton at Springfield First Community Bank
ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARDCape Girardeau, Missouri
Cord Polen partnered with Paul Potthoff at Great Southern Bank
OZARK PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICSSpringfield, Missouri
Jeff Messenger partnered with Ilene Glenn at the Bank of Bolivar
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Our Success Story clients partnered with these bankers to SAY YES to starting or growing their businesses.
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CHARLES J. TICE PresidentSpringfield
DAVID TURNER Vice PresidentJefferson City
RICHARD J. WILSON SecretaryJefferson City
JAMES R. BAUMGARTNER Treasurer Jefferson City
PAULA GLOSSIP DirectorSpringfield
LARRY KOLB DirectorJefferson City
LISA OFFICER DirectorSpringfield
JAMES B. ANDERSON DirectorSpringfield
SHARON GULICK DirectorJefferson City
JAMES WEISS DirectorArnold
ROBERT GEPHARDT DirectorJoplin
MICHAEL DALLMEYERJefferson City
KENT D. MORRISSpringfield
J.L. PHILLIPSSpringfield
JANE HOODSpringfield
JO HICKSSpringfield
GREG WILLIAMSColumbia
NOEL SHULLKansas City
GENE WISEMANJefferson City
ALDIS JAKUBOVSKISSt. Louis
BOB OGDENSpringfield
MIKE HOELSCHER Jefferson City
JASON SCHWARTZ Jefferson City
MISSY BONNOTJefferson City
BARBRA WALLACESpringfield
TERRY MAGLICHJefferson City
JOHN KUEBLERJefferson City
TRACY WATKINS Springfield
RMI Board of Directors and Members
BRIAN CHAMBERLIN DirectorAndover
CLARK CHURCHILLOverland Park
JULIUS MADAS Prairie Village
DOUGLAS NEFF Wichita
JOHN NOVAKMission Hills
LISA PHILLIPSGoddard
JEFFREY RICHWichita
MARC WARDWichita
GARY WATKINSWichita
RANDALL WILLIAMSWichita
DESMOND SMITHPratt
SUE ADAMSOverland Park
CRAIG BURNSWichita
JOHN ENGELMANNOlathe
STEVE MARTENSWichita
DENISE MCNERNEYLeawood
JASON MEREDITHKansas City
MARC OLSONKansas City
TANYA TROSTOverland Park
JACK WALDRONLeavenworth
TOM WALLACEWichita
SHAYNA WENINGERWichita
RICHARD LOPEZWichita
DAVID MACEWichita
CHRIS CHRONISWichita
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